Released 11 years ago this October
Something Personal
Houston Person · 2015
63 min · 10 tracks · jazz
A heartfelt blend of smooth jazz melodies and introspective lyrics, showcasing timeless standards through Houston Person's soulful saxophone.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Way We Were — This track beautifully captures the essence of nostalgia with its lush arrangement and Person's emotive saxophone playing, inviting listeners into a reflective space.
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I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over — Person infuses this standard with deep emotion, transforming it into a poignant exploration of vulnerability, which resonates throughout the album.
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Something Personal — The title track stands out for its personal narrative quality and showcases Person’s ability to convey complex emotions through his saxophone.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with emotional depth
- heartfelt moments for late nights
- warm saxophone tones for relaxation
- gradual peaks of nostalgia
- intimate listening for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2015, Something Personal marks Houston Person's return to the studio after a brief hiatus. Following a prolific career that began in the 1960s, this album continues his legacy as a prominent figure in jazz, emphasizing his signature warm sound and emotional expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grant Green· Jimmy Smith· Charles Earland
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over
The moment shifts from uplifting to somber as the lyrics confront the end of an illusion in relationships.
This pivot in tone highlights the emotional complexity of love, demonstrating how seamlessly the song transitions from joy to heartache.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Second Time Around 7:40
- 2 Crazy He Calls Me 5:01
- 3 I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over 5:11
- 4 The Way We Were 7:45
- 5 Guilty 7:03
- 6 Change Partners 6:00
- 7 Teardrops From My Eyes 5:51
- 8 Something Personal 4:50
- 9 On the Sunny Side of the Street 4:00
- 10 I Remember Clifford 9:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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